Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten
Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding...
Alderman Scholtes understands controversy over Zuidoost data center, but tries to ease concerns about water and electricity
Just before East Bridge debate, Alderman Van der Horst repeats: ‘No information withheld’
Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died
Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...
Police cautious about possible match in Lucky case
Young soldiers take oath of office at Grote Markt in Haarlem
Young soldiers from the Regiment Huzaren van Boreel will take their oath or pledge on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 26, at 2:00 PM.
Why are all those army helicopters flying over the city?
Military helicopters, including Chinooks, are currently flying over Amsterdam as part of the 'Medic Falcon' training exercise. The exercise, which aims to prepare personnel for military operations, is...
Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"
A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have express...
Wendy Verkleij appointed acting mayor of Beverwijk
Wendy Verkleij has been appointed as the acting mayor of Beverwijk. She will assume her new role on September 1, succeeding the outgoing mayor, Martijn Smit.
Leeuwarden Air Base internal phone numbers accidentally leaked online: 'Clumsy'
Internal phone numbers from Leeuwarden Air Base were inadvertently exposed in a video published by Air Traffic Control the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence described the incident as clumsy but sta...
58 municipal reports on construction, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 58 permit applications last week, with the vast majority concerning projects directly within the city. These applications cover various issues including construct...
Municipality of Heemstede investigates locations for underground waste containers
The waste management company Meerlanden has begun excavating test trenches in Heemstede to determine suitable locations for new underground waste containers. This investigation is being conducted on b...
Sloten residents and Nieuw-West committee want new location for 39 vulnerable Amsterdammers; district chair admits mistakes: ‘I have been deeply ashamed’
US and Canada reach last-minute deal to suspend new tariffs
The United States and Canada reached an agreement on Tuesday to postpone new 50 percent import tariffs just hours before they were scheduled to take effect. This deal temporarily prevents an escalatin...
Building squatted on Reguliersgracht, but squatters leave after talking to police
A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property vo...
Cabinet regrets that 'data vault' with childcare benefits scandal documents remained hidden
The Dutch cabinet has expressed regret for failing to inform the House of Representatives earlier about a data vault containing millions of documents related to the child benefit scandal. Officials al...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into the water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a Ja21 staff member, podcast host, and photographer, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident in Amsterdam. He fell into the water at the Prins Hendrikkade on August 13 and passed...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a political staffer for the JA21 party, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. He fell into the water in the early hours of August 13 and ...
Easy Life frontman John Wolbers back in jail: faces TBS order for threatening and stalking ex-girlfriend
John Wolbers, a former key figure in the Easy Life investment scandal, has been imprisoned again. He faces potential mandatory psychiatric treatment due to charges involving the serious stalking and t...
Court rejects plea deal for Amsterdam cocaine dealer Renzo V. (52): 'Cannot be justified'
Oil prices rise slightly after deadline for US-Iran deal passes
Oil prices have risen slightly following the expiration of a sixty-day deadline for the United States and Iran to reach new agreements. The period was intended for the two countries to establish terms...
News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs
DPG Media is appealing fines imposed on several newspapers for their reporting on the weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The media organizations and the Dutch Association of Journalists ...
Director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran, to speak about art and political repression at De Balie on September 4
After Lisa’s murder, many promises were made about safety – reporters Roos van Riel and Tahrim Ramdjan discuss what came of them
Cabinet wants to build 100,000 homes, but regulations hinder investors
The Dutch government aims to construct 100,000 new homes annually, but stakeholders warn that current policies are hindering progress. Rising costs and increased risks are causing investors and landlo...
Jetten will also be cheering for his fiancé tonight, but not too loudly
Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander share the experience of having Argentine partners, which creates a complex situation during international sports matches against Argentina. This dynamic is current...
Unrest in Zwanenburg due to squatters in demolition building next to primary school
Parents of students at De Kameleon primary school in Zwanenburg have expressed concerns after squatters occupied a vacant school building located directly next to the campus. While the municipality in...
Volt leader Laurens Dassen to marry his girlfriend Britte
Volt party leader Laurens Dassen has announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Britte. He proposed to her during their recent vacation in Tuscany.
Prinsjesdag is approaching, but real negotiations could still take months
The Dutch minority cabinet is currently engaging with the opposition to discuss the budget ahead of the upcoming Prinsjesdag. Although a deadline is approaching, officials suggest that these talks cou...
H- and K-buurt in Zuidoost designated security risk area due to firearm concerns
Starting Thursday, parts of the H-buurt and K-buurt in Amsterdam Zuidoost have been designated as high-risk security areas following 18 firearm-related incidents since June. Police are authorized to c...